EN World Book Club

[nHammer]

I'll give it a try.

I hope a wide range of genre is allowed.

For now I don't want to be involved with book selection.

 

[FraserRonald]

Oh, and just for the record, I'm in. I also want a hand at choosing the books. I would personally like to choose all the books and force you all to read every good book in my library, but I will settle for taking my turn whenever that turn pops up.

BTW, what's everyone's thoughts about having some kind of transcript or group consensus posted in my e-zine, Sword's Edge?

 

[Sam]

Also, are we sticking to just fantasy, or are we also going to include SF/horror/borderline books as well? I don't have a problem with any of them, and having the options open may make it more interesting. But, thats just my opinion.

I don't think we should really limit the genre much at all. The intent is to expose people to good reads and then get some further intellectual stimulation from discussion of said read. As long as the book is good (and somewhat thought provoking) what difference does it make if it is hard SF or "classic" fantasy, or some lovecraftian/Steven King type horror/thriller. I suppose others may think differently, and some of that will be borne out in the selection process as well as the participation level by group members. We shall see. I propose that we leave it somewhat open for selection, especially if we're going to go with the "one-person" selection committee as presently outlined.

 

[Heretic Apostate]

As a suggestion, how about starting a non-RPG "Share the Love" circle at Amazon?

Basically, if someone decides to buy the book for the discussion group, they post a thread to that purpose, people send emails asking to be included in the list, and so on. The people who end up buying the books will get a 10% discount (which, apparently, sticks around; at least, I'm STILL getting a 10% discount from when I bought the 3.5 rulebooks...). The person starting the list gets some bonus per person who actually buys (but, since this is in the books/movie forum, it won't be as big an audience).

And so on.

Anyway, just a suggestion.

 

[Sam]

I've started a thread for the posting of suggested books and people who want to act as (what I'm calling for the moment) "editorial members".

You can find it here:
[Book Club] Suggestions & Selectors

 

[Kweesenart]

Sounds great! You can definitely count me in!

I like the idea of rotating types of books. Classics, D&D influence (although the entire Lord of the Rings series might be a bit much in one shot), award winners, etc.

 

[FraserRonald]

Sounds great! You can definitely count me in!

I like the idea of rotating types of books. Classics, D&D influence (although the entire Lord of the Rings series might be a bit much in one shot), award winners, etc.

Hey Kweesenart

You might want to go to the new thread:

http://enworld.cyberstreet.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=59667

Which is where Sam is keeping track of those interested in joining. There's also a list of the books recommeneded.

See you there!

 

[Dire Wolf]

Count me in! Sounds like a fantastic idea. I like the idea of the rotation of book types and the editorial board making the selection. Sounds great to me!

 

[FraserRonald]

Count me in! Sounds like a fantastic idea. I like the idea of the rotation of book types and the editorial board making the selection. Sounds great to me!

Er . . . um . . . check out the post right above yours . . .

 

[Greyhawk_DM]

Proposal: Start an EN World Book Club
Details: Using method to be determined, select one book every X weeks for reading by certain date. Once date arrives, begin discussion of book for specified period. Listing of books to be discussed should always go out 2-3 books in advance, so people have an opportunity to borrow books from library/friends, or purchase from bookstore.

Suggest that books selected be a combination of new publications and classic works.

Anyone have any interest in something like this? Any other ideas?

I'm in. Sounds very cool.